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Super sick and depressed...

SkiesOfBlueSkiesOfBlue member
in February 2011 Moms
So here I am at 39 weeks and I'm praying that baby stays inside. I have the worst cold and every day that I wake up I feel like it's not going away. Last night I ended up in the ER for 2 hours because I kept getting these insane nosebleeds - I was bleeding through towels and couldn't get them to stop. Ended up in L & D because my bloodpressure was insane. But I wake up this morning - I still feel horrible from this cold and I'm just having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I really want a natural childbirth and I can't imagine going through something so physically demanding while feeling like this. I'm terrified of going into labor! Sorry - I just don't know who else to go to!
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  • sclement7975sclement7975
    Awww I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad. I really hope you feel better soon!!
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  • twirlyjack73twirlyjack73 member
    I'm in your boat with a nasty cold too.  Just got back from the dr & he said be careful not to blow too much otherwise I'll get bad nosebleeds from being preggie/sick. I had blown so much in one sitting that my nostril has been swollen almost shut inside for 2 days & causing a severe headache.  Don't not take Sudafed like me!  Also my BP was high & the nurse said it's b/c my body is getting ready for labor-yet I have no signs of it at all.  Point being that we'll get thru this & just keep taking Sudafed (drs orders), drink lots, & be happy for each day that passes with LO inside.  I'm scared too but worse comes to worse baby will sleep in the other room at the hospital like the olden days.  & take it easy.  Like I was going to get waxed but I know that is hard on the body & causes a hyper immune response (that's why you get the red bumps) so i'm skipping that until i get better.  Accepting DH's offers to do more.  Natural rememdies like steaming face & spray nasal irrigation & sleep & eating less sugar/salt.  Good luck! 
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  • SkiesOfBlueSkiesOfBlue member
    I'm sure the nosebleeds were from over-iritating my nose but because of the pregnancy it just wouldn't stop! I took some sudafed and now I'm scared to take more - especially since although my BP got down enough for them to discharge me, it's still much higher than normal for me. The congestion is literally driving me insane!
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  • monkey_pantsmonkey_pants member
    I had the same thing about 2-3 weeks ago.  DH caught a cold while traveling and was kind enough to share it with me.  But instead of it taking its normal course and me starting to feel better after 4 days or so, it got really bad and took 2 full weeks to go away.  And after the two weeks, I was left with a sinus headache that took another several days to get rid of.  I was just praying I didn't go into labor when feeling that crappy as I know it would've been so much harder on my body.  Anyway, keep following doctor's orders and make sure to take it easy.  And if you haven't already, maybe give a neti pot a try?  I took lots of really long hot showers and used Shower Soothers, so that seemed to help, too.
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  • AvieeAviee
    That's been my worry all week...I've had a nasty nasty cough and hadn't been able to breathe hardly at all.  Finally I bought a vaporizer, which made my nose runny, but saved my lungs!!  Hopefully you can find some relief before your little love comes!!  Hang in there!
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  • ColieMColieM

    I'm dealing with the same type of thing. I have a bad respiratory infection. I just finished the last of my antibiotic today. I was supposed to have a dr's appt yesterday where they were going to schedule an induction for either end of this week or beginning of next week. I have two due dates, the one I have in my siggy is the later one. According to the other one, I will be 40 weeks on Sunday. 

    I really am done being pregnant, but really don't want to deliver sick either.

    So sorry for you too. Hope we all get better soon! 

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